

Best for advanced divers, 37-56m, boat entry, strong current.
Stoney Creek is a deep wall and reef dive located 1500 metres offshore in Booderee, Australia. This advanced site features a wall dropping from 37 to 56 metres, with an average depth of 40 metres. Divers encounter strong, unpredictable currents that frequently necessitate dive abandonment. Visibility ranges from 10 to 35 metres, revealing a wall face colonised by sea whips, gorgonians, sponges, and sea squirts. Due to the significant depth and decompression requirements, this site demands careful gas planning and the use of a surface marker buoy. Boat access is required, and divers should time their entry around slack water to manage the current.
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Time your dive around slack water to get a manageable window on the wall before the current picks up again. Given the depth and decompression obligation, carry a surface marker buoy and confirm your gas plan with your charter skipper before dropping in.
The site is located via GPS coordinates, about 1.5 to 2 km offshore, four kilometres south of Bowen Island. Access is by boat charter from Huskisson.
Recorded at this site
Depth
37-56m
Visibility
10-35m
Skill Level
Advanced
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
17-21°C
Current
Strong
Typical Dive
45 min
Best Time
Year-round
The site ranges from 37 to 56 metres deep, with an average depth of 40 metres.
No, this site is rated for advanced divers only due to the significant depth, decompression requirements, and strong currents.
Stoney Creek is located 1500 metres from shore and requires boat access.
Diving is possible year-round from January through December.
The primary hazards include deep water, decompression obligations, and strong, unpredictable currents.
Diving at Stoney Creek in Jervis Bay requires the following certifications: Open Water, Advanced. Always dive within your training limits.
Yes, equipment rental is available at or near Stoney Creek in Jervis Bay. Contact local dive operators for specific gear availability and prices.
A 7mm wetsuit or semi-dry is recommended for diving at Stoney Creek in Jervis Bay. Water temperatures range from 17°C to 21°C.
The best months to visit Stoney Creek in Jervis Bay are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, and December. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Stoney Creek in Jervis Bay can have strong currents. Advanced experience with drift diving and current navigation is recommended.
Visibility at Stoney Creek in Jervis Bay typically ranges from 10 metres to 35 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.